My light, my mirror, tell me... What to do if inanswer to such words the mirror reflects on the face numerous red, brownish or blue spots left from long and exhausting acne treatment? They are called post-acne, and they greatly darken the joy of getting rid of acne. However, this problem can be solved. Why do acne spots remain and how to remove them? Is it possible to get rid of them at home or is the help of a cosmetologist necessary? Everything in order.
Acne scars - melanin at work?
Yes, melanin is involved here.Melanin is a dark pigment of human skin. When any inflammation occurs, this pigment is intensively produced. If the inflammation was not treated properly, but on the contrary, there were attempts to remove it mechanically (just squeeze out the boil), the situation worsens. The deeper and more extensive the inflammation, the more melanin is produced, the more noticeable the mark on the skin will be when the inflammation passes. The situation with spots can also be worsened by exposure to the sun, since melanin is designed to prevent the harmful effects of sun rays on the skin: the more work it has to do, the more it is produced. Hence, several conditions, the observance of which will help to avoid the appearance of post-acne:
If acne spot prevention fails,you need to start treating them. There are basically two options: seek help from a dermatologist-cosmetologist or try to get rid of them yourself.
What will be offered in beauty salons?
Beauty salons may offer several methods for eliminating skin redness:
- microcurrent therapy;
- peeling;
- laser resurfacing.
The last two methods are aimed at removingthe upper layer of the skin. The skin is quickly saturated with oxygen, nutrients, and the recovery process is more intense. Peeling can be mechanical (abrasive substances are used for cleaning) and chemical (various acids are used). According to the depth of action, peeling can be medium, superficial and deep - the use of each type depends on the nature of post-acne. Laser resurfacing is performed using special equipment, it can point to each spot from inflammation, the skin regenerates faster, which will help get rid of acne marks on the skin of the face. Microcurrent therapy uses a weak current to affect the spot, which also contributes to faster restoration of the skin. These are the most popular methods of treating acne marks that a cosmetologist will offer you. Their advantage is that all procedures will be carried out under the supervision of a doctor who, having found out all the nuances of the skin, will select the best treatment option. Minus - Such procedures are not cheap today, and in order to see the effect, you will need to attend several procedures.
How to operate at home?
There are options here too.One of them is to buy a remedy for the treatment of scars and cicatrices at the pharmacy. Now there are a great many of them, they are sold in the form of gels, creams, ointments. It is important to read the information about the medicine before buying: instructions for use, reviews, side effects, - otherwise getting rid of post-acne is fraught with the appearance of new problems with the face. Another option is to make masks and ointments yourself. Traditional medicine has a lot of such recipes that, with persistent use, will help get rid of the consequences of acne. Here are some of them:
These are the most popular and effective remedies for treating acne scars.
What is important to remember?
When treating acne spots on your own, it is important to remember a few rules:
Acne scars will disappear from your skin on their ownapproximately 6 months, depending on the skin's ability to recover. Treatment can shorten this period. When treating acne scars, you should be persistent, patient, and careful. Radical and unproven methods can make the situation worse. Author: